Zakros is a historic main village in the Lasithi prefecture, globally renowned for the local Minoan palace and its strategic position at the easternmost tip of Crete.

The settlement is built in a landscape that combines the rugged beauty of the mountains with the fertile valley leading toward the sea.

The most noteworthy feature to see in Zakros is the Zakros Spring (Pigi Zakrou), one of the most important springs in eastern Crete that supplies water to the entire region. The area is a magnet for nature lovers, as the famous Zakros Gorge (also known as the Gorge of the Dead) begins here, while the Adravasti Gorge and the Sphakakia site are located nearby. Within the settlement, the Xyloporta area serves as a central reference point for local geography.

A tour of Zakros reveals a place with developed hospitality infrastructure, offering numerous accommodations and dining facilities scattered throughout the settlement. The village is connected by the Ziros - Palekastro provincial road, which facilitates access to Kato Zakros and the archaeological site. The running waters and deep history make Zakros a unique destination that keeps the tradition of the Lasithi countryside alive.